SSFCU Promotes Hartmann to AVP of Commercial Services

Security Services Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) has promoted Marilyn Hartmann to assistant vice president of commercial services, responsible for overseeing SSFCU’s commercial loan production in all credit union markets, compliance, and training and mentoring of commercial loan officers. She was previously manager of commercial loan production.

MHartmannHartmann joined SSFCU in 2004 as a senior commercial loan officer. She has been named SSFCU employee of the month twice and has been instrumental in the success of the commercial services department.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies and Spanish with a minor in business from Central College in Pella, Iowa. A graduate of both the New Braunfels Chamber’s Leadership Program and the Seguin Chamber’s Leadership Program, Hartmann is an active committee volunteer for many non-profits, including CCIM, CREW San Antonio, National Association of Women Business Owners, North Chamber of Commerce and New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and is a board member for Central Texas Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with $7.9 billion in assets and 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.

 

Jim Laffoon steps into role of president and CEO at Security Service Federal Credit Union

Security Services Federal Credit UnionJim Laffoon has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) by the credit union’s Board of Directors. Since 2012, Laffoon has served as the credit union’s president. As president and CEO, Laffoon is responsible for day-to-day operations of the enterprise and strategic direction for SSFCU’s nearly 2,000 employees in Texas, Colorado and Utah. SSFCU’s former CEO, David E. Reynolds, retired in March.

ssfcuLaffoon began his career with SSFCU in 1989 and steadily advanced into roles of increasing responsibility, serving as the credit union’s primary strategist, corporate planner, technologist and operations manager. He was named executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2002.

Laffoon earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance from The University of Texas. Before joining SSFCU, he served as a senior consultant with Arthur Anderson and Co.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with $7.9 billion in assets and 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.

SSFCU promotes two to Assistant Vice President

Security Services Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) is pleased to announce that John Daves, Jr., has been promoted to assistant vice president of facilities and development and Letha Harrelson to assistant vice president of business development.

JohnDaves2014_FinalDaves joined SSFCU as manager of support services and real estate development in 2002 and has been instrumental in managing all of the credit union’s real estate leasing activities, construction development projects, branch modifications and mailroom operations. In his new role, he will oversee the maintenance and management of all corporately owned and leased facilities, as well as assist with construction development activities enterprise-wide.

Letha HarrelsonWith more than 35 years experience in project management, sales, marketing and customer service, Harrelson has managed new business development and financial literacy outreach for the credit union over the last 14 years. Her efforts helped the credit union receive the Dora Maxwell Award for Outstanding Social Responsibility and Honorable Mention for the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award awarded by the Credit Union National Association – both multiple times. In 2012, she was named manager of the year for SSFCU’s Central Region.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with $7.5 billion in assets and 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.

SSFCU wins Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award

Security Services Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service FCU (SSFCU) has received the Cornerstone Credit Union League Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for credit unions with more than $500 million in assets category for its work with Family Services Association in improving the financial literacy of hundreds of teens and their parents.

With funding from the city of San Antonio, Family Services Association offers a six-week, paid summer internship program for youth ages 14 to 16 years. As part of the program, the teens receive leadership development training and money management education. This year, SSFCU provided four financial education presentations for the 200 plus students and their parents, covering a range of subjects including money basics, using credit wisely, budgeting and taxes. As part of their internship, all the students were required to open a savings account and save at least 10 percent of their earnings. SSFCU provided free savings and checking accounts to those who did not already have accounts set up.

“Helping young people secure jobs and financial skills is key to their future success,” says Letha Harrelson, SSFCU’s business development manager. “And when they succeed, the entire community succeeds.”

About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with $7 billion in assets and 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-888-415-7878.